Whirlpool washer code LdL: lid won’t lock or unlock (top-load HE)

What it means

LdL means the lid won’t lock. LdU means it won’t unlock.

What to try

Unplug the washer before any step beyond a quick look, and turn the water off before touching hoses.

1. LdL: remove anything under the lid and wipe away detergent buildup around the lock.
2. LdU: take anything off the top of the washer, such as a laundry basket.

Call a technician if

Resetting a Whirlpool washer

To clear a code on a front-loader, press Pause/Cancel twice and then Power once. On top-load HE models, press Start/Pause once to clear it. For an unexplained F#E# code, unplug the washer for 5 minutes, plug it back in, choose a cycle and press Start.

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